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The Bear Hotel

3.0 star property

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Restaurant
Standard Double or Twin Room, Ensuite (2 Double Beds)
Exterior
Restaurant
Room

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is NZ$276
includes taxes & fees
26 May - 27 May

Explore the area

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Market Place, Wantage, England, OX12 8AB
  • Place, Wantage Leisure Centre
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Oxford
    ‪35 min drive‬
  • Place, Blenheim Palace
    ‪47 min drive‬
  • Airport, Oxford (OXF)
    ‪43 min drive‬

Room options

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Room

Double Room, Ensuite

7.8 out of 10
Good
(19 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Room

Standard Double or Twin Room, Ensuite (2 Double Beds)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Room

Twin Room, Ensuite

7.8 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Room

Suite, Ensuite (Sleeps up to 3)

7.2 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Exterior

Single Room, Ensuite

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(12 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Exterior

Triple Room, Ensuite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Room

Standard Single Room, Ensuite (Courtyard )

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Wantage

At The Bear Hotel you'll be within a 10-minute walk of Wantage Leisure Centre and 4.3 km (2.7 mi) from Bakers Yard. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant and a bar/lounge. .This smoke-free hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and a computer station. Plus you'll find wedding services, luggage storage and a lift. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this 3-property class Wantage hotel include Champs Chapel Museum of East Hendred and Uffington White Horse.
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What's nearby

  • Wantage Leisure Centre - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • University of Oxford - 35 min drive - 34.5 km
  • Highclere Castle - 43 min drive - 45.7 km
  • Blenheim Palace - 47 min drive - 53.5 km
  • Bicester Village - 48 min drive - 59.8 km

Getting around

  • Newbury Station - 21 min drive
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 75 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Shoulder of Mutton - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Wildwood Kitchen - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Lord Nelson - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Old Stables Make Space - ‬5 min walk

About this property

The Bear Hotel

There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A computer station is on site, and both WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces.

This 3-star Wantage hotel is smoke free.

  • 36 guestrooms or units
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Wedding services available
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Computer for guest use
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Bear Hotel offers 36 accommodations. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table

Family friendly

  • High chair

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Computer station

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Ice maker

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; check-in end time: anytime

Early check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is professionally cleaned
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation. The property is professionally cleaned.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.

Property is also known as

Bear Hotel Wantage

Bear Wantage

The Bear Hotel Hotel

The Bear Hotel Wantage

The Bear Hotel Hotel Wantage

Frequently asked questions

Does The Bear Hotel serve breakfast?

Sure does, free continental brekkie is offered at The Bear Hotel.

How much does it cost to stay at The Bear Hotel?

As of 25 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Bear Hotel on 26 May 2026 start from NZ$276, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Bear Hotel?

No, The Bear Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Bear Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Bear Hotel?

Check-in begins at 2:30 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Bear Hotel?

No, pets are not allowed.

The Bear Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 187 out of 451 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 171 out of 451 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 59 out of 451 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 451 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 451 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Stuart

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice hotel but the rooms need some upgrading now which appears to have already started. We had a meal in the restaurant which was very nice and would recommend. The staff are all very pleasant and give great advice.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Francesca

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
The breakfast was wonderful - but the room was not great - it was right next to an alley where people were drinking/smoking into the night; so pretty noisy (no double-glazing). There was no shampoo and the mirror light kept going on and off! The hotel is undergoing renovations which might be the problem. Wouldn’t recommend for now, despite much appreciating the breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Restaurant and bar very good. Staff good too. Ideal location in the centre of Wantage. Ideal for bus services as stop right outside.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jon

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jasvinder

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

claire

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service
We reported an issue with the shower which was not resolved. On the first day I asked for Gluten free bread and was told by the server that you did not cater for this. On the second morning a different server was on and offered us gluten free when we sat down.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Alice

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Graham

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great value, clean rooms, helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Barbara

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Gordon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great Breakfast menu included in price. All staff are very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

PETER

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
the room was excellent on the ground floor . Staff were friendly and we had an excellent meal in the restaurant and amazing breakfast .
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room small. Glass shelve in bathroom Breakfast eeds atten
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Danny

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is good, a nice pub come hotel. The bed….wow, super comfy. Shower was strong & hot. Breakfast was decent, if a little on the cool side. Overall very happy especially given the price! Highly recommended!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shaun

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Graeme

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
good breakfast - diverse
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bar was busy which gave it a warm and lively atmosphere and is a positive, not negative. The food and service was good. Only comment was 10% gratuity added to the food bill which i didnt notice at the time, the service was good but I prefer the option of adding a thanks rather it just being automatically added.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Brian

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Very good overall

Everything was very good, comfy bed, nice and quiet, strong shower and nice and clean. Although the rooms are starting to look a bit tired and could do with updating.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Brett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Won’t stay again

Was ok but the staff were loud and loads of swearing and banging till midnight!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jeanne Behnke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Typical old English hotel with an excellent restaurant and a great bar! Rooms are small but cozy. We enjoyed our stay. Thanks to The Bear!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Joana Sofia

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Good hotel with great breakfast.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025